Cost of living in Poland compared to Israel
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Poland is 55% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 zł (25 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 zł (19 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (8 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.92 zł (2.57 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 57% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 zł (8 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (5.74 ₪) | 5.95 ₪ | - 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 zł (10 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.66 zł (3.22 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.90 zł (2.55 ₪) | 4.04 ₪ | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.48 zł (3.06 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 zł (24 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 zł (5.29 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.87 zł (2.53 ₪) | 4.92 ₪ | - 49% | |
Housing | - 48% | |||
Housing in Poland is 48% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,093 zł (3,607 ₪) | 6,914 ₪ | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,922 zł (2,575 ₪) | 5,694 ₪ | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 471 zł (415 ₪) | 680 ₪ | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,456 zł (2,164 ₪) | 4,730 ₪ | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,972 zł (1,738 ₪) | 3,665 ₪ | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 309 zł (272 ₪) | 353 ₪ | - 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 48 zł (42 ₪) | 71 ₪ | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,679 zł (1,480 ₪) | 1,349 ₪ | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 419 zł (369 ₪) | 414 ₪ | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30 zł (27 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (20 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 60% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Poland is about the same as in Israel | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 292 zł (257 ₪) | 213 ₪ | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 160 zł (141 ₪) | 138 ₪ | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 294 zł (259 ₪) | 338 ₪ | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 342 zł (301 ₪) | 354 ₪ | - 15% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Poland is 50% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,094 zł (66,174 ₪) | 138,844 ₪ | - 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.54 zł (4.00 ₪) | 5.48 ₪ | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 102 zł (90 ₪) | 225 ₪ | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Poland is 43% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (16 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (25 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 137 zł (121 ₪) | 288 ₪ | - 58% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (14 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (11 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (11 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.54 zł (4.88 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (6 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 zł (40 ₪) | 68 ₪ | - 42% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Poland is 57% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 zł (64 ₪) | 145 ₪ | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (50 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 214 zł (189 ₪) | 160 ₪ | + 18% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 123 zł (108 ₪) | 305 ₪ | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (18 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 zł (10 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 zł (9 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,006 zł (1,768 ₪) | 2,576 ₪ | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.49 zł (0.43 ₪) | 1.82 ₪ | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 112 zł (99 ₪) | 237 ₪ | - 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (15 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.881
ILS
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PLN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,809 prices entered by 337 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is 50% cheaper than in Israel
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